Obama To Romney: ‘You’re The Last Person’ Who’ll Get Tough On China

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President Obama fired back at Mitt Romney’s promise to get tough on China in trade policy, at the town hall debate.

“When he talks about getting tough on China — yeah, keep in mind that Gov. Romney invested in companies that were pioneers of outsourcing to China. And he’s currently investing in companies that are building surveillance equipment for China to spy on its own folks.

“That’s — Governor, you’re the last person who’s going to get tough on China.”

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